Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist RumTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryHavana ClubTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£279£344.14
Rating5.00/5

Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £279 vs £344.

For beginners: Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£279 vs £344.14)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £279)

Who should buy Havana?

Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitOily

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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